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Keziah Doudy
Sep 14, 20235 min read
September Digital Cover: Dankie Sounds
Meet Tunde, Jimmy, Sama and Kaz, the four masterminds behind the events collective spearheading Amapiano and African dance music in the...
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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.
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Andrea Nzeribe
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Crayon Album Review: Trench to Triumph
Back in 2021 we sat down with young Nigerian talent Crayon who stormed onto the scene with his debut project Cray Cray. The So Fine...
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Korede Alabi
Jul 8, 20235 min read
Stylist Spotlight: Alizé Demange
Alizé Demange is one of the most in-demand stylists in London right now, with her roster made up of figures dominating the music,...
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Ope Oduwole
Jun 30, 20235 min read
In Conversation: SOLOMON
SOLOMON's music has steadily garnered both critical acclaim and fervent following, and for good reason. His evocative performances are...
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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 25, 20233 min read
In Conversation: Devon Gilfillian
We caught up with Nashville based singer Devon Gilfillian, to chat all things Cross The Tracks, Black Joy and the music making process.
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Karen Chalamilla
Jun 23, 20235 min read
Amaarae Album Review: Fountain Baby
Amaarae’s new release Fountain Baby explores the full spectrum of desire. The world she builds through the record is that of a woman who...
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Karen Chalamilla
Jun 19, 20239 min read
In Conversation With: Dare Balogun from Vandelay Radio
In the latest post on Vandezine, the newsletter with updates from the Vandelay radio station crew, co-founder Dare offers some words of...
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Ope Oduwole
Jun 13, 20234 min read
June Digital Cover: Suté Iwar
The talk with Suté Iwar began with reference to his earlier works, spanning back to 2014. He mentions the steps he has made in his...
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Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Cross The Tracks 2023 @ Brockwell Park
Reviewing the sold out 2023 edition of Funk, Jazz and Soul festival, Cross the Tracks. Performances from NxWorries, Kelis, Masego and more.
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Karen Chalamilla
Jun 3, 20234 min read
"Feat. Cardi B" is a cheat code
There's three things for certain; death, taxes, and a stellar Cardi B feature verse. Whilst the run up and release of her Grammy winning...
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Gerry Otim
May 24, 20235 min read
In Conversation: DARKOO
Following the release of her new single Disturbing U, which features Nigerian singer Arya Starr, The Floor Mag had the opportunity to...
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Andrea Nzeribe
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Kel-P Album Review: Bully Season Vol.1
Unpacking producer Kel-P's album 'Bully Season Vol.1' with The Floor Mag.
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Alma Alma
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Kelela Album Review: Raven
Album review of Kelela's new 'Raven'. A dance album and a celebration of Blackness and Queerness
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Karen Chalamilla
Feb 23, 20235 min read
In Conversation With: Kel-P
“When I played my new music to my friends, they called me a bully,” Kel-P teasingly mentions about halfway into our conversation, “they...
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Karen Chalamilla
Feb 16, 20237 min read
The Women Setting Dance Floors Ablaze in Kenya
At the bedrock of any party scene lies DJs. You’ve got club managers, event promoters, party goers but really, it’s a great DJ that...
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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Review: ‘Chicken Burger N Chips’ @ Brixton House
Brixton House's 'Chicken Burger N Chips' Review
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Ope Oduwole
Jan 27, 20235 min read
In Conversation With: Tyla
Amapiano can only be described as a force that is snowballing with time. As the movement gains more speed, weight and global recognition...
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Karen Chalamilla
Jan 23, 20232 min read
On Repeat: Essy Maliya makes her official debut with "Same Way"
South-East London Essy Maliya makes her entrance into the scene with the Rich Music produced RnB track Same Way. Same Way is a profession...
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Andrea Nzeribe
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Review: BNXN @ indigo at The O2
In the final week of November I was invited down to indigo at The O2 to see afro-fusion star BNXN (formerly known as Buju) perform. It...
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